Show Notes
In 2026, Phoebe Bridgers is one of the biggest artists in the world. This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot revisit their 2018 interview and live performance with Phoebe, which includes never-before-aired content. They discuss her debut album, songwriting prowess and impact on music. They’ll also review the debut album from Westside Cowboy. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZo Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Send us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops
Featured Songs: Phoebe Bridgers, "Lost Boys," Lost Weekend, Dead Oceans, 2026 The Beatles, "With a Little Help from My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 Westside Cowboy, "Kick Stones (The Boys)," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Pin Up Boys," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Coyote," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Paperchains," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Westside Cowboy, "Worried Age," It Goes On, Island, 2026 Phoebe Bridgers, "Scott Street (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Funeral," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Chelsea," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Steamroller," Killer, Pax Americana, 2015 Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Demi Moore," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Killer," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Smoke Signals (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Angelo Badalamenti, "Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)," Soundtrack from Twin Peaks, Warner Bros., 1990 Neil Young, "The Needle and the Damage Done," Harvest, Reprise, 1972 Radiohead, "Fake Plastic Trees," The Bends, EMI, 1995 Phoebe Bridgers, "You Missed My Heart," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 Phoebe Bridgers, "Motion Sickness (Live on Sound Opinions)," Stranger in the Alps, Dead Oceans, 2017 The Beatles, "A Day in the Life," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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